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Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks: This Carolina Environmental Diversity Explorations “virtual field trip” examines how coastal process continuously alter the structure of the Outer Banks, and how humans have adapted to and resisted these changes.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

The unpainted aristocracy of Nags Head: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 10; In northern Nags Head some seaside homes have survived the frequent storms of the Outer Banks. Located near the intersection of Virginia Dare Trail (NC 12) and East Soundside Drive, these “unpainted aristocracy” homes are the oldest summer cottages...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

The northern Outer Banks: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 1; The United States is currently experiencing a population boom along its eastern coast, and the development of beaches and coastal areas is taking place at an alarming rate. As humans invade the coastal zone, more and more reports are heard of erosion and property...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

Dune formation: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 4; The migration of dunes in response to the prevailing winds is an important process on the Outer Banks. Nags Head Woods is flanked on three sides by large dune fields. To the north of the woods is the Run Hill dune field. Run Hill Dune is an unusually large,...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

Coquina Beach: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 12; Storm overwash is one of the more prevalent processes with which humans must cope on the Outer Banks. During storms, large volumes of sand are eroded from the seaward side of the islands and redeposited in large overwash fans, which extend landward across...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

The Outer Banks History Center: Visit the Outer Banks History Center and view exhibits and attend programs which pertain to North Carolina and the Outer Banks area.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Surviving storms: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 11; The first house on northern Nags Head was built by W. G. Pool, a doctor from Elizabeth City. Many of Dr. Pool's friends followed his lead — mostly because he gave them seaside lots as gifts — and a new era of seaside living began on the Outer Banks....; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

Jockey's Ridge: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 9; Jockey's Ridge is the largest of the four remaining large dunes on the Outer Banks. The dune's immense size and its proximity to economic interests such as Route 158 have resulted in various attempts to control its migration. But the planting of American beach...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

Eco-tourism in the Outer Banks of North Carolina: Written to accompany a sixth-grade science lesson, this article describes the ecology of North Carolina's Outer Banks and discusses the effects of tourism on the region's delicate ecosystems.; Format: article; By April Galloway and Christine Scott.

Eco-tourism in the Outer Banks: In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 3.10; In this lesson for grade 6, students will learn about the effects of tourists on the delicate ecosystems of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Students will explore careers related to tourism and will attempt to solve tourism/erosion problems in the Outer Banks from a career-based perspective.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); By April Galloway and Christine Scott.

Ocracoke Island: There are many things to see on Ocracoke Island including the Ocracoke Lighthouse, the shortest lighthouse on the Outer Banks.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Outer Banks English: In this lesson plan, students view a video about the dialect of North Carolina's Outer Banks and develop an understanding of linguistic patterns.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Hannah Askin.

Nags Head Woods: A maritime forest: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 2; In many cases, the natural processes on the Outer Banks evolve from predetermined conditions, as exemplified by the landscape of Nags Head Woods. Nags Head Woods is a mature maritime forest that is bounded on three sides by the large dune complex of Jockey's...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum: This museum is dedicated to the preservation of maritime history and shipwrecks of North Carolina's Outer Banks.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

OWLS - Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter: This wildlife shelter rehabilitates injured and orphaned native wild animals. They also educate the public on the importance of wildlife conservation.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 19; No structure better symbolizes the human struggle to cope with natural processes of the Outer Banks than the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The first Cape Hatteras lighthouse was built in 1802, more than 3,000 feet from the coeval shoreline. The base of that first...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

Teaching suggestions: Graveyard of the Atlantic: These suggested activities will help your students develop a deeper understanding of the information in the article "Graveyard of the Atlantic."; Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, NC: This is Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. It is the shortest lighthouse on the Outer Banks. Accessible only by water or air, Ocracoke Island is one of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks of North Carolina where the pirate Blackbeard...; Format: image/photograph

Oregon Inlet: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 16; The formation and migration of inlets is another important natural process that takes place on the Outer Banks. Inlets perform two primary functions during storms. They allow the storm surge that piles up in the sound to escape, and they also allow the fresh...; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

Burying Nags Head Woods: In Natural and human impacts on the northern Outer Banks, page 7; Figure 6 is a view to the northwest, showing the Run Hill Dune migrating over Nags Head Woods. Notice the steep slope of the southwestern face of the dune, formed by the strong northeast winds.; By Blair Tormey and Dirk Frankenberg.

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